UNC Gillings Program DetailsPHLP: Master of Public Health with Leadership Track (MPH Residential)

Overview of PHLP Master of Public Health with Leadership Track (MPH Residential)

Program Focus

This program is designed for new and experienced professionals interested in public health practice and in strengthening their leadership capabilities in a public health context. Applicants come from a variety of disciplines and have a range of experiences. To meet their needs, we have designed a curriculum that builds on previous work experiences and that also allows some flexibility within the program of study. After viewing the GPS overview, see our Residential MPH in Leadership partner page for additional information.

General Information

Minimum Credit Hours:

42

Expected Duration:

<3 yrs

Learning Environment:

Residential

Dual Degree Options Available:

No

Application Cycle:

Fall

You may apply for fall 2017 admission between 9/1/2016 - 1/10/2017. See application details page for more info.

Application Deadline 1:

January 2, 2018

You may apply for fall 2017 admission between 9/1/2016 - 1/10/2017. See application details page for more info.

Application Deadline 2:

January 9, 2018

Deadlines vary - see "Application Details" for more information

Applicant Information

Who Should Apply:

Healthcare professionals who seek to broaden knowledge and skills in public health philosophy and sciences

Applications Received:

~35

Applicants Admitted:

~15

Enrolled Student Demographics:

All Residential MPH:

57% / 43% female to male

33% minority, including 20% underrepresented minorities (defined as Black or African American, Hispanic of any race, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander)

Program Costs & Funding

Estimates for this academic year only. Does not include summer tuition and fees. Additional special School/course/course overload/program/other fees may apply. See the UNC Finance Division's website for the most current data.

Estimates for this academic year only. Does not include summer tuition and fees. Additional special School/course/course overload/program/other fees may apply. See the UNC Finance Division's website for the most current data.

Funding:

For 2016-2017, students in this program received funding from various UNC sources, including department, School and University. Data below include only funding administered by UNC. Categories are not mutually exclusive.All Residential MPH:

41% of students received some tuition support.

42% of students received some loans.

42% of students received non-service awards.

18% received some teaching assistantships, research assistantships, or other temporary compensation.

Admissions Information

Prior Degree Required:

Bachelor's degree

Standardized Test(s) Accepted:

GRE, MCAT

Within last 5 years. Standardized test scores are one of many factors we consider in making admissions decisions.

Standardized Test(s) Scores:

All Residential MPH: On average, incoming students had 60th percentile verbal and 58th percentile quantitative. Standardized test scores are one of many factors we consider in making admissions decisions. If you have concerns about your scores, please talk with us.

Undergrad G.P.A.:

All Residential MPH: Incoming students had a mean undergraduate GPA of 3.6

Letters of Recommendation Required:

3 (academic and/or professional; academic preferred)

Faculty-Student Match Required:

Not required

Interviews Required:

Not required

Work Experience Required:

Yes

At least 3 years of health-related experience is recommended.

Visit Opportunities:

The department hosts a recruiting visit in the fall for promising prospective students. There are also School-wide conference calls and orientation opportunities.

During the Program

Required Courses:

For a detailed description of all the requirements for this degree program please click here for the Student Handbook.

Comprehensive Exam Type(s):

Comprehensive written exam

Capstone, Thesis or Dissertation:

Master's paper

Practicum, Internships & Fieldwork:

Field practicum

Global Options Available:

The UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health strives to integrate global content and approaches across the School’s courses, programs and degrees. We believe that every student should emerge from our School with an understanding of global health issues. Some courses are focused largely on global issues, others are designed so that global and local issues are intertwined and some still are evolving. Learn more about these options.

Many enrolled students will have the opportunity to pursue our graduate global health certificate, while others may choose global health courses, internships or independent study with global focus.

The Gillings Program Search is a tool for exploring academic programs at the School. It is a prospectus for the current year to be used in consultation with an academic adviser and does not constitute the complete degree or program requirements for graduation or program completion.